AULIS PHUKET BY SIMON ROGAN IN INIALA BEACH HOUSE IS AWARDED ONE MICHELIN STAR BY MICHELIN GUIDE THAILAND

Simon Rogan now holds a total of 9 MICHELIN stars and 2 MICHELIN Green stars across the Umbel Restaurants Group for his restaurants around the world

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<<3^rd December, 2024 – Hong Kong>> Aulis Phuket, Simon Rogan’s 15-seat chef’s table in Phang Nga, Thailand, has been awarded with One MICHELIN-star less than 12 months after opening. The accolade now means that Simon Rogan currently holds a total of 9 MICHELIN stars and 2 MICHELIN Green stars across the Umbel Restaurants Group for his restaurants around the world.

Opened in December 2023, Aulis Phuket is a Thai outpost of Rogan’s chef’s table concept, located in the grounds of Iniala Beach House in Phang Nga. An extension of Rogan’s style and principles at three Michelin starred L’Enclume in the UK, Aulis highlights a dedication and commitment to local surroundings and produce, whilst the dining experience allows guests to fully immerse in philosophies which centre on a deep respect and reverence for seasonality and locality. The team, led by executive chef, Oli Marlow and head chef, Charlie Wilson, showcase native flavours and ingredients, working with farmers and growers across Thailand, as well as produce grown on-site and from their small-holding farm, to create signature dishes that include: Khonkaen wagyu tartare, full moon pale ale, Chul farm horseradish and our garden herbs; Day boat orange spotted grouper stuffed with Thai chives, Black Jack fig molasses, roasted fish bone and fermented tea; and Frozen Chiang Mai sheep’s yoghurt, cilantro, aerated lime and leaf top oil.

Head Chef Charlie Wilson’s experience in two-Michelin starred restaurants around the world has provided him an innovative approach to cooking that has seen him excel with a flair for ingenuity. At Aulis Phuket he has embraced Rogan’s farm-to-table ethos, with 95% of the ingredients currently used across the restaurant’s tasting menu being sourced locally. The first iteration of Aulis opened in Cartmel, UK, in 2016, named as a tribute to Aulis Lehtimaki, a Finnish chef and artist who was a key team member in the early days of Rogan’s three Michelin starred restaurant, L’Enclume. Since that time Simon and his team have gone on to create Aulis London – which was awarded a Michelin star in the 2023–4 UK guide – and Aulis Hong Kong, his first international launch and first foray into Asia, which opened in 2019 and which will shortly relocate to a new standalone site in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Simon comments: “Aulis as a concept allows us such creative freedom, where we can immerse ourselves in perfecting dishes and then passing on that knowledge and passion to diners in an intimate setting. Winning a MICHELIN star less than one year after opening is not only a huge honour, it is testament to the team’s dedication and hard work, as well as the ongoing success of our partnership with Iniala .”

Mark Weingard, Founder of Iniala Group, adds: “We’re so thrilled that Aulis Phuket has been recognised with a prestigious Michelin star. When we first welcomed Simon Rogan and his team to Iniala Beach House, following his success at ION Harbour in Malta, we knew that something extraordinary was about to happen. It has been remarkable to witness the restaurant’s growth, and how the team have blended innovative culinary techniques with the diverse ingredients of Thailand. Simon, Oli, Charlie, Arsen and the team have established a world-class culinary destination that elevates Natai Beach onto the international gastronomic stage, and we could not be prouder.”

Aulis Phuket winning the Michelin-star now brings Simon Rogan’s total number of Michelin–starred restaurants globally to nine – comprising three stars at L’Enclume, two stars at ION Harbour in Malta, and one star each for Rogan & Co, Roganic Hong Kong, Aulis London and Aulis Phuket respectively. In addition, he also proudly possesses Michelin Green Stars at L’Enclume and Roganic Hong Kong. Like all other Simon Rogan restaurants around the world, Aulis Phuket is committed to hyperlocal sourcing, waste minimisation, and eco-friendly practices. The team works directly with local farmers and growers across Thailand, such as Farmer Family’s organic farm in Paklok, transforming the freshest native ingredients into intricate dishes that allow the produce to take centre stage. Produce from Farmer Family’s farm is grown exclusively for Aulis Phuket and any surplus is sold at local markets, whilst a variety of ingredients are also grown in beds at Iniala Beach House. They also partner with local suppliers like Catch & Co for sustainably caught seafood and ArunSupa Farm for antibiotic-free Thai Wagyu. All parts of ingredients are utilised, from bones for stocks to fruit trims for drinks. The team uses a host of preservation techniques, such as creating vinegars, salts, syrups and pickles, to ensure surplus produce is used effectively. Any waste that cannot be used is composted locally or repurposed to feed farm animals.

Earlier this week, L’Enclume, Rogan’s Three MICHELIN-starred restaurant in Cartmel was listed as the number one restaurant by La Liste for the second year in a row – receiving a joint top score of 99.50. It was also announced that the United Kingdom has been awarded the Next Gastronomic Destination 2025. As the only British chef to have been awarded the number one ranking in La Liste’s nine-year history, it is something which Simon holds a huge sense of pride around.

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ABOUT AULIS PHUKET

Aulis Phuket opened in December 2023 as a 15-seat chef’s table at the beautiful Iniala Beach House Hotel and as Simon Rogan MBE’s first restaurant in Thailand.Like Simon’s other Aulis chef’s tables around the world, Aulis Phuket champions hyper-local ingredients, with our chefs developing and perfecting flavours and techniques to create an almost entirely unique experience for the 15 guests at each service. The Aulis Phuket team is led by Simon, Executive Chef Oli Marlow and Head Chef Charlie Wilson.

The tasting menu at Aulis Phuket is dedicated to showcasing native ingredients, working hand in hand with local farmers and growers from across Thailand. The menu can be paired with wine or non-alcoholic drinks flights, carefully chosen by our restaurant team.

ABOUT INIALA BEACH HOUSE

Iniala Beach House is part of Iniala Group — a cluster of companies that spans hospitality, development and philanthropy. Founder and visionary Mark Weingard has created the world of Iniala, imbued with a distinct sense of style, quality, and extraordinary service. Adventurous gastronomy, sought-after art pieces, state of the art rooms, all blend to provide our signature Iniala experience, collectively bound by a desire to always give back to society. By incorporating an exceptional standard of each of these elements, Iniala Beach House has brought an unprecedented level of luxury and experiential travel to the island.

Located on the pristine white sands of Natai Beach, Iniala Beach House offers ten unique luxury accommodations ranging from three-bedroom villas to one-bedroom residences, suites and a stunning penthouse.

While the residences, penthouse and villa boast their own private pool, the hotel also features a Kids Club, a fully equipped gym, and various dining options including a brand new beach barbeque restaurant and the unique chef’s table restaurant Aulis Phuket, by Simon Rogan. Fusing traditional Thai architecture with organic, contemporary forms, Iniala Beach House is a masterpiece of design that offers guests a unique and immersive experience. Eleven renowned, international designers were handpicked to create the unique rooms that integrate both creativity and innovation with that of subtle sophistication and charm. With over 40 pieces of art on display, the Iniala Art collection complements the distinctive interior designs of the individual rooms.

ABOUT SIMON ROGAN MBE

Simon Rogan MBE is an internationally renowned, award-winning chef, recognised as one of the pioneers of the farm-to-table movement. In 2002, Simon opened his debut restaurant L’Enclume in The Lake District village of Cartmel, with a focus on hyperlocal and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant currently holds three Michelin stars as well as the top ranking in La Liste with Simon Rogan being the first British chef to achieve this.

Simon opened Rogan & Co, his second venture in Cartmel in 2008 which won its first Michelin star in 2018.  In 2011, Simon established Our Farm in The Lakes, which provides the restaurant group with high quality, sustainable produce. In 2016, Simon launched Aulis Cartmel, a six-seater chef’s table experience adjoining L’Enclume.

A London outpost of Aulis arrived in 2017 as a standalone 12-seater chef’s table in central Soho, which was awarded its first Michelin star in 2024.

Simon expanded his restaurant portfolio to Hong Kong, opening Aulis in January 2019 and Roganic in February 2019. Roganic Hong Kong was awarded its first Michelin star in December 2019. In October 2019, Simon opened Henrock, an informally elegant restaurant set within Linthwaite House, a contemporary country house hotel in the heart of the Lake District.

In 2020, in response to the global pandemic, the group launched Home by Simon Rogan, a delivery offering providing three-course ‘at home’ dining experiences created in The Lakes. In 2021, Simon’s efforts towards sustainability were recognised with the newly introduced Michelin green star, awarded to both L’Enclume and Roganic Hong Kong. In 2022, Simon opened a Hong Kong based bakery and restaurant The Baker & The Bottleman, and in the same year L’Enclume was awarded its third Michelin star, the first restaurant in the north of England to do so. This coincided with the group celebrating 20 years since Simon opened L’Enclume. In early 2023, he expanded his portfolio to Valletta, Malta with the opening of ION Harbour by Simon Rogan, and in 2024 the restaurant became the first ever restaurant on the island to be awarded with two Michelin Stars. In December 2023 the group expanded into Thailand, with the opening of Aulis Phuket.

In 2023, ‘A Day at Our Farm’ welcomed its first guests, Simon’s seasonal, al fresco dining experience located on Our Farm, and was awarded Best Farm to Table restaurant at the 2024 Good Food Guide awards, and runs throughout the warmer months. In 2023, Simon was recognised with a top accolade at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards, and is currently vice president of the Bocuse d’Or UK team. In 2024, Simon was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for his services to the food industry.

Further information and news: www.simonrogan.co.uk or visit @rogan_simon

RESTAURANT INFORMATION – AULIS PHUKET

Aulis Phuket is open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only

Address: Iniala Beach House, Khok Kloi, Takua Thung district, Phang-nga 82140, Thailand

Sample Menus can be viewed via our website. 

www.aulisphuket.com / @aulisphuket

www.simonrogan.co.uk  / @rogan_simon

www.inialathailand.com  / @iniala_thailand